Established | 1938 |
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Founder | Clancy Isaac |
Location | , |
Website | www.blocko.org |
Block O is a student organization on the campus of Ohio State University and also serves as the official student cheering section of the Ohio State Buckeyes. [1] Founded in 1938, [2] Block O has grown to become the largest student organization on the campus of the Ohio State University. [3]
Block O was founded in 1938 by OSU cheerleader Clancy Isaac. [4] Prior to stadium renovations, Block O resided in the north end zone of Ohio Stadium, but has since been relocated to section 39A which is in the south stands. In 2008, Block O North returned, which now resides in section 1A/2A. Block O North features use of capes while Block O South performs card stunts. These sections of the stadium are for students only and annually sell out their 2,083 ticket allotment within minutes of ticket sales window opening.[ citation needed] While seating is limited to this number, membership in the organization exceeds 2,500 students. Block "O" leads Ohio Stadium in many cheers and songs including Stadium OHIO and the O-H-I-O cheer, which was also started by Clancy Isaac.
Since its inception, Block O has added several extensions to help meet student demand for other Ohio State sports. These groups include the Buckeye NutHouse ( men's basketball and women's basketball), Buckeye Sluggers ( baseball), Knucklebucks ( men's ice hockey), Connor's Crew ( men's soccer), Block O Volleyball, Block O Gymnastics, Block O Tennis, Block O Lacrosse, and Block O Wrestling.